How do Teachers Become Culturally Responsive?

• Recognize that their values might reflect their prejudices or even racism toward certain groups.
• Explore personal histories and experiences, as well as the history and current experiences of their students and families [to have a] greater appreciation of differences” (6).

Activities for Becoming a Culturally Responsive Teacher:

• Engage in reflective teaching and writing
• Explore personal and family history
• Acknowledge membership in different groups
• Learn about the history and experiences of diverse groups
• Visit students’ families and communities
• Visit or read about successful teachers in diverse settings
• Develop an appreciation of diversity
• Participate in reforming the institution

How Does Instruction Become Culturally Responsive?

Activities for Culturally Responsive Instruction:

• Acknowledge students’ differences as well as their commonalities
• Validate students’ cultural identity in classroom practices and instructional materials
• Educate students about the diversity of the world around them
• Promote equity and mutual respect among students
• Assess students’ ability and achievement validly
• Foster a positive interrelationship among students, their families, the community, and the school
• Motivate students to become active participants in their learning
• Encourage students to think critically
• Challenge students to strive for excellence as defined by their potential
• Assist students in becoming socially and politically conscious

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Addressing Diversity in Schools Culturally Repsonsive Pedagogy- Richards.pdf

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